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Alzheimer's Gene Amplifies the Impact of Brain Shrinkage
A new study reveals how the notorious APOE ε4 gene works in tandem with brain shrinkage to dramatically accelerate cognitive decline.
Read AnalysisThe Universal Cellular Clocks That Predict How We Age
By analyzing thousands of tissue samples across species, researchers have discovered a universal genetic signature of aging and mortality.
Read AnalysisFast Biological Aging Increases Risk of Aortic Aneurysms
Accelerated biological aging and genetic factors multiply your risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms, but a healthy lifestyle can help mitigate the danger.
Read AnalysisHealthy Diets Increase Life Expectancy, Regardless of Genetics
Eating a high-quality diet can add up to three years to your life, even if you lack good longevity genes.
Read AnalysisWidespread Sleep Loss During National Events Increases Influenza Risk
When major national events keep America awake at night, the resulting population-wide exhaustion drastically increases our collective risk of catching the flu.
Read AnalysisEpigenetic Aging Clocks Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
Measuring your biological age through DNA methylation clocks may help predict your risk of developing and dying from cancer.
Read AnalysisHow Fast Your Biological Clock Ticks Predicts Your Lifespan
Tracking the speed at which your biological age increases over time is a powerful predictor of how long you will live.
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